First Lady Michelle Obama contributed to the president making his long-delayed declaration of support for gay marriage, which he positioned as an outgrowth of his Christian faith.

“I think same sex couples should be able to get married,” Obama told ABC today. He explained that his wife, Michelle Obama, influenced his thinking on the issue.

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